In 2013, as part of its commitment to better serve citizens and businesses, the Government of Canada launched the Web Renewal Initiative (WRI) to make its online information and services easier to find and use through a single, user-centric website - Canada.ca. The...

Scammers are making their fraudulent messages more difficult to spot these days. One of our own staff members recently received an email that looked convincingly like a legitimate email from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Here is how we spotted the warning signs....

Come to RHN's booth at CPABC's CareerConnect Employer Showcase on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 and chat with our representatives about potential career opportunities and what it is like to work for our Firm! Bring your resume with you as we are seeking talent for multiple...

The CPABC AGM is coming and there is a large group of members vying for 5 seats. In the tradition of RHN service to the profession (we have two past provincial chairs and a past National chair), one of our partners, Cheryl Wood, is running for the board. We need to...

Working with our clients to protect their assets and minimize income tax and probate fees is very much a part of our comprehensive approach to planning. As Chartered Professional Accountants, we encourage our clients to look beyond their annual income tax filing needs...

Which Type of Year-end Engagement is Right for Your Strata? "Audit", "Review", "Notice to Readers". These are potentially confusing terminology for the layman Strata Council member. Before you allocate budget to next year's Professional Fees, read this article by...

Written by Ray Lam, CIA, CPA, CGA Doctors of BC has negotiated a number of benefits with the Government of BC to assist with the cost of practicing as a physician and preparing for retirement. These benefits include: • Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)...

UPDATE April 3, 2017: We have now had a an update from Brookfield that there may not necessarily be an amended slip coming. If the change is less than $50, an amended slip will not be issued. If you do not receive an amended slip by April 7, you can assume that you...

Are you a Vancity Credit Union Joint Account holder? In late 2016, Vancity made changes to their banking system whereby Membership Shares in a joint account were redeemed and re-issued to each individual members previously named on the joint Membership Shares account....

The 2017 Canadian federal budget was tabled on Wednesday, March 22 by Fused on "attempted efficiencies, closed tax loopholes, steady deficits, and a touch of caution." We provide the following commentary to highlight key areas of interest. Contact your trusted...

Local governments, Not-for-profit organizations and First Nations serving small rural communities in BC may be eligible to receive funding for projects that support community and economic development. To be eligible, the proposed projects must support BC communities...

What’s new on the 2016 tax return? Although individual Canadians file the same T1 Income Tax Return form each year, the rules governing the information to be provided on that return form and the tax consequences flowing from that information is in a constant state of...